Friends is a broad term.
Many people think of a friend as someone you trust. Someone you feel safe with.
Clearly, you don't trust these "friends" and they don't trust you. No safety.
In that sense you are not really friends.
OTOH, there is a lesser level of friendship, in the sense of wanting the best for someone even if they can't see…
Friends is a broad term.
Many people think of a friend as someone you trust. Someone you feel safe with.
Clearly, you don't trust these "friends" and they don't trust you. No safety.
In that sense you are not really friends.
OTOH, there is a lesser level of friendship, in the sense of wanting the best for someone even if they can't see that you do.
I forget who said to keep your enemies closer than your friends, but it is practical advice. Otherwise we have dangerous echo chambers.